OC Startups & Investors Networking All Events Master List

Orange County stands at a defining moment.

RSVP using the link - https://octechweek.com/

OC possesses world-class universities, a deep capital base, and industry leadership spanning MedTech, Clean Energy, Aesthetics, Gaming, and Defense Technology.

Join TCVN Monday, October 19 to Saturday, October 24 at Orange County, CA.

The region has every necessary ingredient to compete among the nation’s top ten startup and innovation hubs—except for one missing piece: a unified voice.

Following the natural tech circuit from Silicon Valley down through LA Tech Week, TCVN is opening their doors and inviting the global tech community, founders, investors, and innovators from around the country and the world, to extend their stay in Southern California and experience “Innovation in Paradise.”

Founder Beach Walk is a relaxed Friday morning for founders, builders, and creatives who want to meet good people and make real connections.

RSVP using the link - https://partiful.com/e/FUchBExeeyEAKlU2QcWG

No pitch decks. No name tags. Just movement, ocean air, and conversations worth having.

Join them Friday, October 23 from 9:30AM to 11:30AM at Ticket 500, 2807 Villa Way, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Street parking is available on Villa Way and surrounding streets in the Cannery Village area. Metered parking applies — they suggest paying with the ParkMobile app. They recommend arriving a few minutes early to find a spot!

This month's theme: Find Your Next Wave

What’s your next wave, and who would you love to meet to help you get there?

Come ready with your answer.

​When a company is growing fast, leadership gets tested in every direction: hiring, culture, customer demand, product pressure, operational complexity, visibility, influence, and personal resilience.

RSVP using the link - https://luma.com/v0kg0nud

This panel brings together senior women leaders from AI, semiconductors, product strategy, service delivery, etc to explore what it really takes to lead in a high-growth environment.

Join them Friday, October 23 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM at EvoNexus Irvine, 101 Academy Wy #110, Irvine, CA 92617.

Through candid stories and practical lessons, their speakers will share how women leaders navigate ambiguity, build strong teams, influence across functions, and sustain momentum when the business is moving faster than the playbook.

This is a free event.

Empowering Next-Gen Student Entrepreneurs

RSVP using the link - https://22561610.hs-sites-na2.com/scce2026

SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship 2026 sparks innovation, fosters collaboration, and drives growth by connecting entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, and investors in Southern California’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Join them Saturday, October 24 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM at Concordia University Irvine, Grimm Hall, 1530 Concordia E, Irvine, CA 92612.

SoCal Celebrates Entrepreneurship (SCCE) is an organization that champions, equips, and celebrates individuals who embody the entrepreneurial spirit, regardless of stage, background, or education across Southern California.

SCCE believes entrepreneurs are change makers that can shape and build communities to be locally, regionally, and globally competitive.

Through their annual events, conferences and partnerships, they empower, encourage and educate entrepreneurs.